Gallardo update: After spending the weekend in New York as an insurance policy against possible bad weather, Yovani Gallardo was returned to Class AAA Nashville, where he will pitch a third and final rehabilitation start today.

Gallardo made his second rehab start since undergoing surgery on his left knee on April 8. The right-hander pitched 5 1/3 innings for AAA Nashville in a rain-shortened, 2-1 loss in Oklahoma City on April 8.

Gallardo allowed two runs on six hits with seven strikeouts. He walked one batter and took the loss; his first decision of the season. Fifty-eight of Gallardo's 90 pitches were strikes.

Before returning to Nashville, Gallardo lobbied to remain with the Brewers, but Yost would like to see the young pitcher surpass the 100-pitch mark. In his first two rehab starts, Gallardo is Gallardo is 0-1 with a 4.82 ERA in 9.1 innings. He's allowed five runs on 13 hits with two walks and 11 strikeouts.

Announcing his presence with authority: The Brewers got their first look at Cincinnati right-hander Johnny Cueto Tuesday night and were fairly impressed. The rookie struck out eight Brewers -- including all three batters he faced in the second inning.

"We've heard about this kid for the last year or two," Yost said. "It wasn't like he just popped up on the radar. Our scouts have watched him throw, and we've heard how good this guy was for the last year or two. Very polished. Throws the ball very hard and commands it.

"The kid's a top-notch prospect. He's the real deal. He's got a chance to be really good."

The Brewers could face Cueto again next weekend when the team travels to Cincinnati.

Road warriors: The Brewers won their first two road series in a season for the first time since 1995 when they went 1-0 at Chicago (AL), 2-1 at Baltimore and 2-1 at New York (AL) over their first three road series. Milwaukee opened the 2008 season by taking two of three games against the Cubs at Wrigley Field.

Injury report: OF Tony Gwynn is still sidelined with a hamstring injury sustained in the opening series at Wrigley Field. He worked out briefly last Tuesday, doing some light running and taking early batting practice and the Brewers eventually placed him on the 15-day disabled list. ... Left-handed reliever Randy Choate was recommended to spend two more weeks resting his left hand, which he broke in spring training.

Quick hits: The Brewers are 3-0 in one-run games this season. ... Before switching Fielder and Braun, Yost used four different starting lineups in the Brewers' first 11 games, the fewest of any National League team. ... LHP Brian Shouse has stranded all eight of his inherited runners this season. ... After opening the season in a 1-for-17 slump, shortstop J.J. Hardy hit .318 (7-for-22) against the Reds and Mets. ... The Brewers' five double-plays Sunday against the Mets were a season-high and tied a National League record.

On the farm: Nashville equaled its worst-ever start by going 1-6 to open the season. The Sounds beat Iowa on Sunday to improve to 2-9 on the year and are in last place in the Pacific Coast League's North Division ... After opening the season 5-0, Class AA Huntsville dropped four of five games at West Tennessee over the weekend and are 6-4.

This week: The schedule-makers give the Brewers another Monday off before a three-game series in St. Louis against the Central Division-leading Cardinals Tuesday night. Milwaukee concludes its nine-game road trip this weekend with three against the Reds at Great American Ball Park.

He said it: "You have to see the ball." -- Jason Kendall on his off-season Lasik surgery.

Attendance (Through six home games): Total -- 226,421; Average -- 37,737; On pace for -- 3,056,683. Sellouts -- 2.

Under the roof: Games played with roof / panels open -- 0; roof closed / panels open -- 0; roof open / panels closed -- 0; roof / panels closed -- 6. Total home games -- 6.